I've been on 18 cruises and I absolutely love them.
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That hottest club in town is Cookbook Club! And whether mom is in one right now, thinking or starting one or joining one, these gifts will help her prep for the most delicious social gathering of the 2020s. Prepare to be lauded as the best child (or spouse) of this cookbook club member, because these gifts are perfect.
Mom’s potluck offering will be the talk of Cookbook Club when she presents it in this adorable ceramic piece. Available in four colors, the nostalgic-style is both oven-safe and dishwasher-friendly and can hold up to 4 quarts of food. Useful for roasts, casseroles, baked goods and just transporting anything homemade. $90, greatjones.com
An excellent bottle of wine can distinguish a good host or guest from a great one. Keep mom stocked up with a curated selection of organic and biodynamic wines (better for the environment and at preventing hangovers), that pair with a range of foods and will offer plenty of discussion amidst the cookbook club. $85 for three bottles, mysa.wine
This stylish ceramic bowl is perfect for prep, serving and storage. Available in five colors, this bowl offers one liter of storage, plus a lid to keep everything fresh. It’s microwaveable, can go through the dishwasher and the silicone sleeve helps protect everything in transit. $40, wandp.com
Help keep the cookbook of the week (or month) clean and accessible, with a stylish cookbook stand to prop it up. A clear acrylic panel keeps the pages clean from splatters or accidental spills, and the entire stand folds flat for easy storage. $45, crateandbarrel.com
Finishing salt is so special on sweets, meats and more. This transportable tub of salt can be used to finish a dish on the spot, or stored near the stove for everyday use. Hand-harvested from the U.K., this mineral-rich salt is a favorite of chefs across the pond — and it’s now available for home use! $7.49, amazon.com
Not only is this 3-liter tin of Sicilian imported olive oil a statement piece in any kitchen, but it makes a statement in so many dishes. Cold pressed within hours of being picked, this extra virgin olive oil is green and tangy, the epitome of freshness straight out of Italy. $90, baronciniimportandco.com
Help mom tote ingredients and cookbook club dishes back and forth with a luxury cooler that isn’t too hefty. The magnetic closure is super easy to use, and the insulation keeps hots hot and cold food chilly. Several seasonal and core colors are available. $350, yeti.com
I've been on 18 cruises and I absolutely love them.
I believe every trip to the Amalfi Coast should be just as beautiful as the coastline itself. Like the roughly 5 million travelers who visit each year, I fell in love with the Amalfi Coast while on vacation. In fact, I loved it so much that it's now been my home for 17 years.
Vendée’s majestic Domaine de La Chabotterie will be the setting for the thirteenth Floralies Internationales Festival from 17-26 May 2024, an event held every five years that brings together the very best floral and plant creativity in a series of artistic presentations.
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Some people go to Vegas to gamble; I go to eat.
Whether it is the outstanding Renaissance monuments or authentic, regional cuisine, Italy’s appeal has long been far-reaching. As a country, it has never had to ‘hard sell’ itself to tourists, with the country being a perennial favourite destination for travellers. As well as having more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country (59 in total), its rich culture, architecture, art and beloved gastronomy is a source of inspiration for tourists across the world.
WHEN STEFANO SECCHI was growing up in Dallas, the end of every school year meant the beginning of a great adventure. His parents, intent on maintaining a connection with their relatives in Italy, put him and his two brothers on a plane, and off they flew to Sardinia, where the sprawling Secchi clan clustered around and tended to the family farm. He remembers the sheep and cows that grazed on the hillsides, the tomatoes, wild fennel and zucchini that grew in such abundance. He remembers the long sunny days and the nearby sea. But more than any of that, he remembers the Sunday meal.
It's hard to resist the allure of Europe, where travelers can find iconic historic sites waiting around seemingly every corner. But the continent's perennial popularity has also meant that many of those best-loved spots are impacted by overcrowding – and the visitor caps, ticketed entry and other restrictions that follow.
Airbnb execs have used the phrase “expanding beyond the core” to mean launching new products and services for guests and hosts, and also their hope to lift growth beyond the company’s main five markets: The U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, and France.
It was the small and enigmatic Berlengas archipelago that drew us to Peniche harbour. Peniche, 60 miles north of Lisbon, is famous for its surfing beaches, but the islands off its coast often get overlooked. Every morning a couple of hardy passenger boats bounce over eight miles of waves from the peninsula of Peniche to Berlenga Grande. We took our seats on deck between sacks of onions and oranges and, flecked with sea-spray and followed by flocks of screaming gulls, we watched green hills emerge from blue waves ahead. At the port, the goods are unloaded with gulls wheeling and cawing overhead.
I hadn’t heard of Pesaro before my ex-flatmate sent me there in summer 2018. I was writing a book at the time, and Giulia reckoned the best place for me to do such work was in her grandad’s old flat, a modest unit in a block put up in 1946, during the short reign of Umberto II. It had lain empty since her nonno – Dottor Spinicci – died of liver failure, having failed to take his own medicine.
While some might argue that the best way to get to know a place as sensory saturated as Las Vegas is to get out and explore, to truly experience this city, from the Strip to downtown and from the westside to Boulder City, is to taste it.